Senior/Principal Industrial Automation Engineer

Energy Vault; Snyder (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to revolutionizing energy storage solutions. As a Senior/Lead/Principal Industrial Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing innovative control systems for gravity energy storage projects. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a dynamic engineering team, where your expertise in Beckhoff automation programming and motion control will be pivotal. With the potential for hybrid remote work after initial onboarding, this role is ideal for those passionate about making a sustainable impact in the energy sector. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to lead transformative projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus plan

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

401K employer matching

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible Spending Account

Company-paid Life insurance

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible time off plus sick leave

Reimbursement for home office equipment

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience required.
• Extensive experience with Beckhoff automation programming.
• Field experience on industrial construction sites preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement on-site control programs for energy storage systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and construction professionals.
• Mentor midlevel engineers in automation programming.

Skills

Beckhoff automation programming

Motion control

PLC programming

Data collection

Network communications

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Associates degree in Engineering

Tools

Beckhoff TWINCAT PLC Software

Job description

Our Company

Welcome to Energy Vault (NYSE:NRGV), where our purpose is to enable a sustainably energized world. Our mission is to provide energy solutions that accelerate the global transition to renewable energy. Energy Vault operates globally with headquarter locations in Westlake Village, California and Lugano, Switzerland, and regional development in multiple locations in Switzerland, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and China.

Our Company's comprehensive offerings include ourproprietary gravity, battery, hybrid/greenhydrogen energy storage solutions and our technology-agnostic software suite that orchestrates and integrates multiple energy asset types (storage & generation) while optimizing dispatch, costs, revenues, and overall asset performance. Please visit our Websitefor more information, our Newsroom for the latest company updates, and connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo, or YouTube.

Our Values

We Commit: To Building a Better Future for Earth and All Its Beings.

We Innovate: Cutting Edge Solutions to Accelerate the Unique Energy Aspirations of Our Clients.

We Connect:To Build Genuine Relationships.

We Deliver:Going Above & Beyond by Being Fast & Nimble.

We Lead:With Authenticity and Purpose.

Our Energetic Team:

The Engineering team at Energy Vault is dedicated to advancing the company's innovative energy storage solutions, playing a critical role in creating cutting-edge energy technologies, and transforming innovative concepts into operational energy storage systems. By integrating advanced R&D with robust practices, the Engineering team drives the development of sustainable energy storage solutions, supporting the global transition to renewable energy.

Your Impact as a Senior/Lead/Principal Industrial Automation Engineer:

You will design and implement on-site control programs for various gravity energy storage system project requirements involving PLCs, VFD motor drives, motion control, network communications, HMIs, data collection, metric generation, and evaluation. You will be a key contributor to revolutionizing energy generation and storage worldwide.

About the role

This role is onsite Snyder, Texas with potential to negotiate some hybrid remote work after a handful of months – we are open to candidates already living near Snyder (including Midland, Dallas, Abilene, Houston, etc.) as well as those willing to relocate near Snyder. Most work is M-F, with occasional weekend work required, usually with good notice.

We targeting a Senior to Principal (level 4, 5, or 6) Engineer to lead this project and work.

Your Mission:

• Own, improve and innovate upon our gravity energy storage systems design.
• Design, write, and commission automation code utilizing Beckhoff TWINCAT PLC Software that includes I/O, PLC, Motion, and Safety (Safety Certification will be required).
• Implement and troubleshoot your designs and code on site.
• Collaborate successfully with other engineers (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Structural), construction professionals, and corporate teammates across Energy Vault
• Mentor a midlevel engineer with a similar skillset as you.

Your Background:

• 5+ years of engineering experience and a Masters’ or Doctoral degree; or, 7+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree; or, 9+ years of experience and an Associates degree; or high school diploma and 11+ years of experience.
• Extensive experience as a Beckhoff automation programmer.
• Ample field experience on industrial construction sites and/or in manufacturing facilities.
• Motion control experience, preferably including VFD Control of heavy loads.
• Coding experience using a Proportional, Integral and the Derivative (PID) Controller, preferably including use controlling high-speed and precise movement of heavy loads.
• Willingness to spend the majority of time based at our Snyder, Texas Innovation Center site. Opportunity to negotiate periods of hybrid-remote working subject to site activities and staffing.
• Experience in public companies is a plus.
• Previous lead engineer experience is a plus.
• Comfort in fast-paced, rapid-growth environments.

Benefits of Powering the Future with Energy Vault:

• Annual bonus plan.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• 401K employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
• Company-paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Flexible time off plus sick leave.
• Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.

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At Energy Vault we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We believe inclusion creates opportunity for collaborative excellence through diversity of thought. We invite individuals of all genders, races, identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, national origins, abilities, protected veteran status, religions, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds to explore employment with our organization.

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